What might be some alternate construction methods/treatments of keels such as those on the Micro and Long Micro if they aren't only immersed periodically for...
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alefoot
Oct 2, 2011 7:52 am
... Although it seems many Micros are used as trailer boats, I don't recall brief immersion being mentioned as part of the original design spec. Maybe my poor...
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stuartcnz
Oct 2, 2011 12:04 pm
Does anyone know of any photo's of Bolger's Felucca on the web? I thought that Bruce Hallman may have done up a freeship version, but can't find it if he did. ...
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daschultz2000
Oct 2, 2011 2:26 pm
... My only suggestion is to glass every surface. Not for strength but because it facilitates making the epoxy thicker, slowing the migration of water on the...
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Paul
lefebeaver
Oct 3, 2011 1:51 pm
... I'm still building a micro following Lenihan's approach - been at it for nearly 10 years now with home maintenance and business travel continuing to get in...
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Paul
lefebeaver
Oct 3, 2011 1:57 pm
... Peter's articles are in the Duckworks archives: http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/00/DM1999/articles/micro2/index.htm ...
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brucehallman
Oct 3, 2011 2:33 pm
... Considering that I have never heard of an example of the "per plans" Micro failing, the flip side of this question is: Is there any reason to attempt to...
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russelldawkins
Oct 3, 2011 3:17 pm
Could someone please comment on the feasibility of building a Diablo in aluminum? My son and I have never used fiberglass and resin and either the people we...
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Harry James
harryjak
Oct 3, 2011 6:29 pm
I would find the fumes from welding aluminum a much bigger hazard myself. Anybody I have had doing major welding for me has had a pressure mask with air from...
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Pierce Nichols
plonk_plonk
Oct 3, 2011 8:09 pm
As Harry said, the fumes from welding aluminum are no picnic either. I've never heard of them having a sensitizing effect, tho. Both techniques require...
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brucehallman
Oct 3, 2011 8:21 pm
... Epoxy isn't the only possible glue. True, some people are allergic, and worse, some people become allergic to epoxy after exposure. That said, it is...
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jdmeddock
Oct 4, 2011 12:12 am
If a little added depth would be acceptable I think a Micro would be a good candidate for a concrete keel. You could cast the scrap lead in the bottom of the...
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William
trimaran
Oct 4, 2011 1:49 pm
For the past three years I have kept my LM at a dock for approximately 6 months each year. I have not seen rot in the flooding keel. I did just cut a chunk of...
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mike graf
grafmichael
Oct 4, 2011 2:49 pm
I'd Like to have a LM at a dock! it's so easy to repair a ply boat......cut out the rot, make a plug, make a larger backing plate, gube it all up w/epoxy and...
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Paul
lefebeaver
Oct 4, 2011 3:16 pm
... Right you are Bruce - and let's not forget the time factor. When I started building my micro, coming from a background of fine strip canoe and kayak...
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gravelyrider
Oct 4, 2011 3:49 pm
I think weight and cost would be the two biggest factors against an AL Diablo. But if you scrap a tin Diablo it's worth 70 cents a pound. not so with a...
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Peter
pvanderwaart
Oct 4, 2011 4:07 pm
This is a question for Suzanne, but I'll toss in some amateur opinions. PCB had a huge amount of experience with plywood construction. Most of his small ply...
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Chester Young
caloosarat
Oct 4, 2011 7:12 pm
How did the aluminum PDR perform? Was is comparable to a plywood version in weight, strength, and how was the sailing experience? Did the exposed aluminum...
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Christopher C. Wether...
wetherillc
Oct 4, 2011 9:59 pm
In addition to strength, gauge, and framing, she can address the requirement for flotation tanks to preserve your investment in event of swamping. V/R Chris...
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dnjost
Oct 4, 2011 10:46 pm
I think this is totally possible, but a pretty expensive way to go. Epoxy resin has far less fumes, and the glass is safe to work with if you take the...
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Rod
rod_cahill
Oct 4, 2011 11:46 pm
I am nearly finished my Bolger Micro and and considering starting another project. I would like something with a bigger cabin but smaller cockpit. Nothing too...
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Harry
harrystone.2...
Oct 5, 2011 12:11 am
... Michalak Jewelbox ? Jim Michalak: JEWELBOX, BEACHBOAT, 19' X 6', 800 POUNDS EMPTY Here is a boat that is supposed to be self righting to a great degree...
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John Huft
t1ro2003
Oct 5, 2011 1:17 am
I'd look at some of Paul Fisher's designs.  You can view them at Duckworks http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/sf/index.htm or Paul Fisher's...
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Christopher C. Wether...
wetherillc
Oct 5, 2011 2:26 am
In keeping with the fundamental theme of this group, i.e. Bolger, I would look at Seabird '86. There is even a recent variant with junk rig. V/R Chris...
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Stefan Topolski
reddoc000
Oct 5, 2011 2:50 am
I appreciate this discussion; these are all valid opinions. However, having read Vaitses' book, assisted in applying it to an old fishing boat, seen it ride...
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Stefan Topolski
reddoc000
Oct 5, 2011 2:55 am
Polyester peels horrible and in long flat sheets given time and water ingression between it and the wood underneath. Ring nails can help a lot, but hull shape...
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Stefan Topolski
reddoc000
Oct 5, 2011 3:05 am
Different strokes for different folks, of course, but with equally valid assumptions one can come to an opposite conclusion. Cold Moulding is a wonderful...
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Stefan Topolski
reddoc000
Oct 5, 2011 3:06 am
In his book he did restore sailing yachts with it - his stories include one being indestructable until it got cut in half by a steamer off shore. All the Best,...
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Stefan Topolski
reddoc000
Oct 5, 2011 3:10 am
Amen about toxic comes from nature and it will go back. Nature magazine recently published about the gulf oil spill and other spills as evidence that...
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Stefan Topolski
reddoc000
Oct 5, 2011 3:10 am
a complete mess - BLECHH. All the Best, Stefan ... There a couple of Olympic sailors who burned their boat after the races. IIRC, it was an Etchells that had...
